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Housing Improvement and Health Gain: A summary and systematic review

Author: Thomson, H., Petticrew, M., Morrison, D.
Year: 2002
Type: Report

Abstract:

Background: Epidemiological surveys have shown strong associations between housing and health but have been unable to show causal links. Intervention studies are, however, necessary to establish and explain causal links between housing and health. Evidence from such studies can be used to inform specific housing investment and predict health its health gains. Aims: To provide policy makers and researchers with a summary of the evidence regarding the health impacts of housing interventions derived from experimental and non-experimental studies of housing interventions. To make methodological recommendations for future research needs in the area. Objective: To systematically review the evidence for the effectiveness of housing improvement as a health improvement measure.


Further Details

Author MRC Social & Public Health Sciences Unit, University of Glasgow
Publish Dates January, 2002
Pages 51
Publish Location Glascow
Publisher MRC Social & Public Health Sciences Unit, University of Glasgow,
Accession Number September, 2010
Research Notes Electronic copy added 10/07/2013
Keywords Housinghealthhousing interventionswell being

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